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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Subitising
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Lesson Plan: Subitising in Mathematics

Subject: Mathematics
Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten
Duration: 30 minutes
Topic: Subitising

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Recognise and interpret small quantities without counting (subitising).
2. Use visual aids to demonstrate understanding of subitising.
3. Engage in cooperative activities to enhance learning.

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Materials Needed

• Flashcards with dots (1-5)
• Counting blocks or counters
• A large number line
• Whiteboard and markers
• Subitising game sheets
• Music player for songs related to numbers

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting and Setup:

   • Welcome students and gather them in a circle.
   • Explain the lesson topic: "Today, we will learn about subitising! Can anyone tell me what they think it means?"

2. Discussion:

   • Engage students in a brief discussion about recognising numbers without counting.
   • Provide examples from everyday situations (e.g., recognising groups of fruits).

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Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Definition of Subitising:

   • Define subitising in simple terms: "Subitising means seeing how many there are in a group without counting one by one."
   • Use visual aids like flashcards to illustrate.

2. Demonstration:

   • Show flashcards with 1 to 5 dots.
   • Ask students to call out the number of dots they see without counting.

3. Interactive Whiteboard Activity:

   • Write numbers on the whiteboard and ask students how many dots they can see if they were quickly flashed.

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Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Activity: "Subitising Freeze Game":

   • Play a quick round where students have to quickly recognise a set of numbers flashed on a board.
   • When the number is shown, they shout out the number quickly.

2. Group Work:

   • Divide students into small groups.
   • Hand out counting blocks or counters for them to create groups of different quantities.
   • Allow each group to create a set of dots and have other groups subitise.

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Closure (5 minutes)

1. Review:

   • Gather students and review what they learned about subitising.
   • Show a few final flashcards and ask for group responses.

2. Reflect:

   • Encourage students to think about where they might see subitising in their everyday lives.

3. Goodbye Activity:

   • End with a fun number song that incorporates counting and subitising themes.

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Assessment

• Observe student participation during the flashcard activity and group work.
• Assess understanding through responses and the ability to subitise accurately during activities.

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Follow-Up Activities

• Introduce subitising in daily routines, such as during snack time counting pieces of fruit.
• Homework: Ask parents to identify groups of items at home (e.g., toys, books) and practice subitising with their children.

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This lesson plan aims to foster early mathematical understanding through engaging activities that promote recognition of quantities without direct counting.